Robert A. Peck Gallery accepting applications for "Native Currents: Contemporary Indigenous Perspectives”.  It will be an exhibit amplifying Indigenous voices and challenging dominant narratives
by showcasing contemporary Native artists both locally and across the United States. Through a curated collection of innovative and inspiring works, our goal is to present art from an Indigenous perspective, celebrating the depth, resilience, and evolving creativity of Native communities.  Artists must be enrolled Native Americans.  We will accept most media , however the jury will not accept videos, films, or AI generated images. 

Application fee:  $0

Gallery Commission: 0%

Jurors: Nita Kehoe and Al Hubbard

Nita Kehoe, Professor of Art and Gallery Director has been a practicing artist for 35 years.  She creates conceptual artwork focusing on the intersection between humanity and nature.  She has exhibited her artwork internationally and is in numerous collections.  She teaches ceramics, sculpture and art history at Central Wyoming College for the past 24 years.

Al Hubbard, is a multi-disciplinary contemporary indigenous artist. Hubbard's body of work seamlessly blends printmaking, photography, painting, mixed media, and indigenous material culture, creating layers of texture, color, and imagery that reflect the historical complexity and multifaceted realities of Native American identity in the modern world.

Al currently resides on the Wind River Reservation in central Wyoming and is the Tribal Education Assistant for the Institute of Tribal Learning at Central Wyoming College.

 About RAP Gallery/CWC

Central Wyoming College is a 4 year college located in Riverton, Wyoming.  Riverton is a picturesque, rural town located next to the Wind River Indian Reservation.  The Robert A. Peck building where the gallery is located, boasts a visitor log of 1500 last year over the exhibition dates.  The RAP Gallery is a 6000 square foot space where a diverse array of artwork is exhibited.  The gallery provides an important educational and cultural space since it is the only large-scale gallery within a 2 hour drive.

Advertising

●      RAP Gallery/CWC marketing department targets a variety of social media posts pertaining specifically to this exhibition for its duration.  RAP Gallery/CWC cannot guarantee specific advertising initiatives with news outlets.

●      Artists allow RAP Gallery/CWC to use images of artwork in promotional materials.  Artists retain copyright. Artist photo credit will be given.

●      RAP Gallery/CWC guarantees promotional posters and postcards released in advance of the opening reception.

●      If an artist provides professional media content for their artwork, RAP Gallery/CWC marketing may incorporate these media materials into the promotional posts mentioned above.

Shipping

Artist will pay for artwork shipped to RAP Gallery by May 19th, 2025. RAP Gallery will pay for return shipping to the artist. Artwork will be shipped on August 20th. 

Display

●        Picture frames with a back stand will be not be accepted. Framed artwork hanging system should consist of eye hooks with wire and plexiglass or glass.  Images printed on metal or other materials must be ready to hang.  The gallery hanging system does not allow holes to be drilled into our walls.

Show Set-Up and Take-Down

●      RAPG staff will be responsible for the setup of the exhibition. Each exhibitor must clearly communicate any specific needs and expectations in artistic set-up i.e. order or grouping of pieces, prior to delivery of artwork. RAP Gallery must be informed of any unusual set-up requests for approval and clearance, prior to delivery of artwork. If an exhibitor wants to physically set up their own artwork, arrangements must be made in advance, and the exhibitor will not receive any compensation for the extra time commitment.  RAP Gallery staff will be present when exhibitor hangs their artwork.

●      Take down will be the responsibility of RAPG staff.  All entries must remain on exhibit until the show closed.

Sales and Commission

●        RAP Gallery encourages the sales of artwork. Selling exhibited works is not required.  CWC takes no commission on the sale of artwork.   It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to price their work accordingly.  Selling of artwork occurs between the artist and the patron exclusively.  If patrons express an interest in purchasing exhibitor artwork, they will contact the artist directly or contact RAPG taff who will contact the artist with patron information. Artwork must remain displayed for the entirety of exhibit.

Important Dates: 

May 1st, 2025: Submission of application due by 5pm MST.  

May 3rd, 2025: Email notification of acceptance to exhibit.  

May 19th, 2025: Shipped artwork due to RAPG. 

May 19th: Hand delivered artwork 2-7pm.  

May 23rd: Exhibition Opens  

June 24th/25th:  Reception:  6-7:00pm

August  19th Exhibition closes

 August 19th Pick up artwork 10am-3pm

August 20th: Artwork shipped back to exhibitor

Application Requirements

●      All media are accepted except video, installation or AI generated images.

●      Artists may submit 1-3 jpeg images for jurying into the exhibition.  Files must be 72 dpi @ 8” x 10”

●      Provide a 1 page artist statement or process/technique statement. Please make sure your contact info is on this so potential patrons can get in touch with you to purchase your art.

●      Fill out application, initial forms, attach proof of tribal enrollment, and sign contract

●      There is no fee to participate in this exhibition nor will any commission fee be collected

●      The  jurors reserves the right to final curatorial and installation decisions if actual artwork deviates from application image.

Eligibility Criteria

      All media are accepted except video, installation or AI generated images. Artists may reside anywhere in the world but must be enrolled in a Native American tribe.